§ 142. Mrs. Middletonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what proportion of houses in Kuala Lumpur, previously requisitioned by the military, have now been derequisitioned: and whether he will see that this derequisitioning is hastened, in view of the housing shortage in the area.
Mr. Creech JonesDetailed figures are not available but between December arid June last the proportion of troops housed in requisitioned property in the Kuala Lumpur area was reduced from 75 per cent. to 40 per cent. and the proportion under canvas increased from 20 per cent. to 55 per cent. As a further measure to release houses for civilians, the Service authorities are undertaking a building programme and much of the temporary accommodation thus provided will, it is hoped, be ready for occupation by troops in the Autumn.